Today is my second post for the Country View Challenge inspiration piece on the theme of Metal, chosen by the lovely Miriam.
This time I went for a more delicate technique of embossed metal, with a stylus!
First I die-cut a square of aluminium (another re-cycled container for a ready meal) and embossed a border with a Cuttlebug folder on all 4 sides. In addition, I embossed a paperclip in one corner.
Working from the reverse, I stamped my image, a freebie from Craft Stamper, with Archival ink.
I prefer to use the reverse in case I scratch the metal with my stylus as I should be using nylon but use metal depending on the size of the embossing ball I need.
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Next, using the stamped image as a guide, I use the stylus to create the first embossed lines on the reverse. This will show the outline of the design on the front.
Now I work alternatively from the front and the reverse, progressively deepening the embossing. I use a mouse mat for embossing and a stamp block for refining.
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Make enough squares and you could get this... as I did some years ago (check out the post here).
Finally I added a piece of vanilla coloured metal that I embossed with a Ten Second Studio Kabuka mold (no8) and a piece of black metal die-cut with a Mixed Media Thinlit (Sizzix) before mounting the lot on Kraft card.
I hope I have inspired you to have a go at this technique or at least to use something metallic for your entry in the Country View Challenge. A £20 voucher is up for grab for one lucky crafter...
Thanks for coming by,
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Something very different Christine and it looks so tactile, one of those you want to reach out and touch.
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Such a gorgeous card, Christine, and thanks for showing th eprocess. I have that nice stamp, such a great use of it!
ReplyDeleteA great technique and adding the paint and taking it back really adds dimension. Xx
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous !
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Great card Christine!!! The aluminium piece in the middle looks fabulous!!! And your collection of metal squares is amazing too!!! xx
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful Christine, I love how you've embossed the metal. Have a fun week, Sue xx
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